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Emma E. Holmes Professor in School Psychology

Employer
University of Iowa
Location
Iowa, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Oct 29, 2021

The University of Iowa
College of Education
Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations
Emma E. Holmes Professor
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

Position

The Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations at the University of Iowa invites applications for an academic year tenure-track faculty position as the Emma E. Holmes Professor at the rank of professor in School Psychology, to begin August 17, 2022.

Description  

This position will be in our accreditation seeking school psychology program and affiliated with the Iowa Center for School Mental Health (ICSMH), a partnership between the University of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education, which aims to expand support for mental health to Pre-K-12 educators and schools across the state. Located in the UI College of Education, ICSMH bridges disciplines to provide a network of expertise in education, public health, nursing, psychology, social work, and counseling that impacts student mental health. This is Iowa's first state-wide center supporting mental health in schools. As this position will be affiliated with ICSMH, we are seeking an individual with broad interests and experiences in the field of professional psychology with a specific research focus on mental health within a school and family system. The successful candidate will advise school psychology doctoral students, engage in scholarly research, seek external funding, advance the mission of ICSMH, and teach graduate-level courses. The preferred candidate will have a strong commitment to a scientist-practitioner philosophy with a systems-based perspective, and a program of research related to the investigation and/or implementation of mental health services for children and adolescents, with a particular focus on individuals and communities from marginalized backgrounds. Our program emphasizes the advancement of effective practices to improve students’ learning, behavioral, and mental health. The College of Education is building a critical mass of faculty in various programs to focus on addressing mental health in the schools. 

Education Requirement

Prospective candidates must have earned a doctoral degree in school, counseling, or clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program.

Required Qualifications

(1) Significant evidence of scholarship relevant to applied psychology, with specific areas of expertise on mental health within a school setting, (2) Ability to work collaboratively and with diverse populations, (3) Ability to teach, advise, and mentor graduate students in research and practice, (4) Demonstrated experience securing external funds for research, training, and program development, and (5) Licensed or eligible for licensure as a psychologist in Iowa.

Desirable Qualifications

(1) National certification as a school psychologist (NCSP).

Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include conducting an active, funded program of research and scholarship; teach graduate-level courses consistent with program, departmental, and ICSHM needs; advise and mentor graduate students in the school psychology program and ICSHM; and provide program, department, college, and professional service. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with faculty members in school psychology to consider new initiatives within the college and university, as well as affiliated faculty in ICSMH.

Salary

Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Excellent start-up package, benefits, and research support.

Appointment  

Academic year (9 month) tenure-track appointment beginning August 17, 2022.

Applications

Candidates should submit an application letter addressing all qualifications, curriculum vitae, two samples of scholarly writing, and contact information for three references. To apply for this position, go to our website at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty/ and choose requisition number 74311.  Address inquiries or nominations to search committee chair: Susan Assouline (susan-assouline@uiowa.edu) or call 319-335-6130.

Screening

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About the Program

The School Psychology program at The University of Iowa restarted with a new program in Fall of 2020 with an emphasis on mental health.  The program is working towards accreditation with the American Psychological Association. The original program was continuously accredited from 1992 - 2020.  The university is making a significant investment in growing the program through additional faculty hires and a renewed commitment to addressing critical needs in schools including the addition of a new BCBA program.  The School Psychology program has a long history of excellence in preparing scientist-practitioners for practice as health service psychologists in multiple settings including academia.  In collaboration with ICSMH, we are seeking to expand on our existing partnerships with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Iowa Department of Education to build school mental health research and practice. Given our belief that the profession of psychology is constantly changing to meet human needs, our faculty and students represent a variety of backgrounds and interests and serve a diverse array of communities.

About the College

The College of Education offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation.  Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders in their fields.  Our college is comprised of four departments: Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning.  The College houses several Centers that support work in critical areas of education, including UI REACH, Iowa Reading Research Center, Iowa Center for School Mental Health, and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development.  

The College has a Strategic Plan (https://education.uiowa.edu/office-assessment-and-continuous-improvement/strategic-plan), which includes actively engaging with diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. The College is working intentionally through our Anti-Racism Collaborative  (https://education.uiowa.edu/about-college/anti-racism-initiatives/anti-racism-collaborative).

About the University and Surrounding Community

The University of Iowa (UI) is world-renowned for its commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities.  UI has been a member of the Big Ten conference since 1899 and the Association of American Universities since 1909.  UI ranks #33 among the nation’s 629 public universities (U.  S.   News & World Report).  More than 32,500 students earn bachelor’s, graduate, and professional degrees from UI’s 11 colleges.   

UI is located in Iowa City, a UNESCO City of Literature that is widely recognized as one of the country’s most livable communities.  With more than 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and professionals of all kinds.  Highlights of living in Iowa City include outstanding affordable health care, excellent libraries and schools, historic neighborhoods, and a lively downtown.  Chicago, St. Louis, and Minneapolis/St. Paul are a short car or bus trip away, and nearby Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) connects travelers to the world.  The relationship between Iowa City and the UI is very cooperative and supportive. 

The University of Iowa is a founding member of the Central Midwest Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) and is committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual-career couples. 

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.

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